US Bridges

I10 SR8 over SR297 Pine Forest

Poor

Escambia County, Florida · 3.0MILES W. of US29 SR95 · Structure no. 480067

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,494
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over SR297 Pine Forest is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over SR297 Pine Forest in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,494 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,967 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesSR297 Pine Forest
Location3.0MILES W. of US29 SR95
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.52124, -87.31352
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,494 (2022)
Projected traffic45,967 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I10 SR8 over SR297 Pine Forest built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I10 SR8 over SR297 Pine Forest in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over SR297 Pine Forest carry?

About 26,494 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over SR297 Pine Forest?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over SR297 Pine Forest?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.